Barnett, who negotiated Cole's switch to Roma last summer, claims he has yet to talk to the Italian side, even though he has been free to speak to foreign clubs since the start of the year.

"We've had no contact with Roma, although Roma would be a lovely place for him," he said. "Ashley Cole absolutely adores it there, I represent him as well.

"Ashley thinks very highly of Rome, but we've had no contact with Roma regarding Glen.

Happy: Ashley Cole's agent says he is loving life in the Italian capital (Image: PA)

"He's obviously looking for things at the moment. He's looking at many clubs.

"Glen is obviously looking for somewhere where he can turn around his career - that's the most important thing for him - where he can play nicely under a good club that's challenging for things. That is where he wants to be."

Johnson earns around £120,000-a-week at Liverpool and has rejected the club's offer of a short-term extension on much-reduced terms.

He also knows he is unlikely to be a first-team regular under Brendan Rodgers after losing his starting place this season.